2005-04-15 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawaii County Police Commission Regular Session Minutes April 15, 2005 Page 5 force, excessive use of physical force, overbearing conduct, and conduct towards the public. Commissioner Steckel seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Complaint HPC 05 -05: Complainant received a citation for expired safety sticker. He alleged that when officers write citations on the State of Hawaii, District Court and Summons form, it is intimidation. Commissioner Frazier motioned that the complaint is not within the commission's jurisdiction and it is to be filed. Vice Chair Lassiter seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. • Complaint HPC 05 -06: Complainant alleged that the police department's press release regarding a motorcycle fatality should have been written up differently. Vice Chair Lassiter motioned to exonerate the police department. Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. • Complaint HPC 04 -33: Complainant complained about the manner in which an officer spoke to him during an investigation. The complainant was referred to the Chief because the complainant informed the commission that Internal Affairs was already conducting an investigation. Internal Affairs apprised the commission of its findings. Commissioner Frazier motioned to exonerate the officer. Vice Chair Lassiter seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS — None ANNOUNCEMENTS • Collection of files and document — Done Chair Bertsch announced that the next monthly meeting is scheduled for May 20, 2005, at 9:00 a.m. at the Waimea Civic Center Conference Room. TIM REES requested a reconsideration of his complaints. No motion was made. His request died. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 1:00 p.m. SUBMITTED: APPRO \\ /FIB. N. &W, JOSIE PELAYO, SECRETARY JOHN M. BERTSCH, CHAIR